Best Electric Guitars With 1.89" (48mm) Nut Width in 2025

Here are the top electric guitars with 1.89" (48mm) nut width.

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1. Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale

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Playability 82
Sound 79
Build quality 81
Value for money 81
Overall Score 81

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  • Neck profile shape: C (22 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (18 votes)
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  • From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 7 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple Veneer top
  • Khaya African Mahogany body
  • Wenge neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot 7-String Multiscale Bridge bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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  • From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
  • Made in South Korea
  • 7 strings
  • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
  • 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Quilted Maple Veneer top
  • Khaya African Mahogany body
  • Wenge neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Neck (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot 7-String Multiscale Bridge bridge
  • Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Specifications
Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale
General
Brand: Schecter
Year: 2023
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: South Korea
Series: Reaper Elite
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Quilted Maple Veneer
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Khaya African Mahogany
Bridge: Hipshot 7-String Multiscale Bridge
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Wenge
Decoration: Pearloid Lines
Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
Shape: Ultra Thin C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.787'' (20mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 16"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Neck (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in South Korea
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. ESP E-II M-II 7B Baritone Evertune

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Playability 77
Sound 82
Build quality 80
Value for money 65
Overall Score 80

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  • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (22 votes)
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 M series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 27"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune (F model) bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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  • From ESP E-II's 2021 M series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 27"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • 3pc Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune (F model) bridge
  • Thin U Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo frets
  • Gotoh Locking tuners
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ESP E-II M-II 7B Baritone Evertune Specifications
ESP E-II M-II 7B Baritone Evertune
General
Brand: ESP E-II
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: Japan
Series: M
Colors: White, Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Evertune (F model)
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Gotoh Locking
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: 3pc Maple
Decoration: Offset Blocks
Scale Size: 27"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: Yes
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP E-II M-II 7B Baritone Evertune
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Strap Lock
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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3. ESP LTD SN-1007HT Baritone

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Playability 75
Sound 80
Build quality 77
Value for money 77
Overall Score 77

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (28 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (40 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (22 votes)
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  • From ESP LTD's 2022 SN series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 27"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • 5Pc Roasted Maple/Purple Heart neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
  • Thin U Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • LTD Locking tuners
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  • From ESP LTD's 2022 SN series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 27"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • 5Pc Roasted Maple/Purple Heart neck
  • Macassar Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
  • Thin U Bolt-On neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • LTD Locking tuners
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ESP LTD SN-1007HT Baritone Specifications
ESP LTD SN-1007HT Baritone
General
Brand: ESP LTD
Year: 2022
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: Indonesia
Series: SN
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: LTD Locking
Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
Neck Material: 5Pc Roasted Maple/Purple Heart
Decoration: Dots
Scale Size: 27"
Shape: Thin U
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
ESP LTD SN-1007HT Baritone
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Multi-Voicing Pickups
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Solar GC1.7FBB

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Playability 77
Sound 82
Build quality 74
Value for money 73
Overall Score 78

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (7 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (10 votes)
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type G series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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  • From Solar's 2020 Type G series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Flame Maple Veneer top
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Evertune F-Type bridge
  • Solar C Shape Neck-Through neck
  • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Solar 18:1 Locking Type tuners
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Solar GC1.7FBB Specifications
Solar GC1.7FBB
General
Brand: Solar
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: Indonesia
Series: Type G
Colors: Black Burst Matte
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Flame Maple Veneer
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Bridge: Evertune F-Type
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Solar 18:1 Locking Type
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Solar Logo on 12th Fret
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Solar C Shape
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 15.75"
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Duncan Solar/Bridge (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Duncan Solar (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 2
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Solar GC1.7FBB
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Expensive Wood
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    5. ESP Arrow-1007 Baritone Evertune

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    Playability 77
    Sound 78
    Build quality 77
    Value for money 72
    Overall Score 77
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    • From ESP's 2024 Arrow series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    • From ESP's 2024 Arrow series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Mahogany w/ Maple Cap body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Evertune (F model) bridge
    • Extra Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover tuners
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    ESP Arrow-1007 Baritone Evertune Specifications
    ESP Arrow-1007 Baritone Evertune
    General
    Brand: ESP
    Year: 2024
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Arrow
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany w/ Maple Cap
    Bridge: Evertune (F model)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Grover
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Arrow
    Scale Size: 27"
    Shape: Extra Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Plastic
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black Nickel *(Pull Volume for Voice 2) (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP Arrow-1007 Baritone Evertune
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Harley Benton Amarok-7

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    Playability 78
    Sound 76
    Build quality 76
    Value for money 82
    Overall Score 77

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (2 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (4 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)
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    • From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed maple veneer top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • WSC HPS-7 Custom hardtail bridge
    • Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover locking tuners
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    • From Harley Benton's 2020 Progressive series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 14" Fretboard Radius
    • Flamed maple veneer top
    • Mahogany body
    • Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • WSC HPS-7 Custom hardtail bridge
    • Harley Benton Slim Modern C Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Grover locking tuners
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    Harley Benton Amarok-7 Specifications
    Harley Benton Amarok-7
    General
    Brand: Harley Benton
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: Progressive
    Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flamed maple veneer
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: WSC HPS-7 Custom hardtail
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Grover locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple, Mahogany, Maple, Mahogany, Maple
    Decoration: White dot offset pearloid
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Harley Benton Slim Modern C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.827'' (21mm) - 12th Fret: 0.906'' (23mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 14"
    Nut: Ivory Tusq
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Harley Benton Amarok-7
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. Ibanez RG8527 j.custom

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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 75
    Value for money 61
    Overall Score 76

    What our users think

    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Ibanez's 2023 RG series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 17" Fretboard Radius
    • AAA Flamed Maple (4mm) top
    • African Mahogany body
    • Maple/Wenge neck
    • Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Lo-Pro Edge 7 bridge
    • RG j.custom Wizard-7 Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh machine heads tuners
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    • From Ibanez's 2023 RG series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 17" Fretboard Radius
    • AAA Flamed Maple (4mm) top
    • African Mahogany body
    • Maple/Wenge neck
    • Bound Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Lo-Pro Edge 7 bridge
    • RG j.custom Wizard-7 Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh machine heads tuners
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    Ibanez RG8527 j.custom Specifications
    Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2023
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Japan
    Series: RG
    Colors: Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: AAA Flamed Maple (4mm)
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: African Mahogany
    Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh machine heads
    Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: Maple/Wenge
    Decoration: Tree of Life
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: RG j.custom Wizard-7
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.748'' (19mm) - 12th Fret: 0.827'' (21mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 17"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: DiMarzio PAF 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez RG8527 j.custom
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Retainer Bar
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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    8. Dean ML Select 7 Multiscale Kahler

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    Dean ML Select 7 Multiscale Kahler
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    Playability 77
    Sound 82
    Build quality 70
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 76
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    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 7 strings
    • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Burled Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
    • Slim D Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Grover 18:1 tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $2,599 >
    • From Dean's 2021 Select series
    • Made in South Korea
    • 7 strings
    • 27" to 25.5"'' scale
    • 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Burled Maple top
    • Eastern Mahogany body
    • 3 Piece Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Kahler Multiscale Trem bridge
    • Slim D Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Grover 18:1 tuners
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    Dean ML Select 7 Multiscale Kahler Specifications
    Dean ML Select 7 Multiscale Kahler
    General
    Brand: Dean
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: South Korea
    Series: Select
    Colors: Black Burst
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Burled Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Eastern Mahogany
    Bridge: Kahler Multiscale Trem
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Grover 18:1
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Dot
    Scale Size: 27" to 25.5"
    Shape: Slim D
    Frets: 24 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 16"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Sentient (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Coil Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Dean ML Select 7 Multiscale Kahler
    • Expensive Wood
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Split Pickups
    • Tremolo
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in South Korea
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Retainer Bar
    • No Strap Lock

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    9. Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MK-III PRO

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    Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MK-III PRO
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    Playability 75
    Sound 78
    Build quality 87
    Value for money 65
    Overall Score 80
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    • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 7 strings
    • 26.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Low Profile contoured 7 string fixed bridge bridge
    • Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners
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    • From Schecter's 2020 Artist series
    • Made in United States
    • 7 strings
    • 26.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Flame Maple top
    • Swamp Ash body
    • Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates neck
    • Macassar Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot Low Profile contoured 7 string fixed bridge bridge
    • Thin fast C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment tuners
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    Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MK-III PRO Specifications
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MK-III PRO
    General
    Brand: Schecter
    Year: 2020
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: United States
    Series: Artist
    Colors: Black Patterns, Blue Patterns
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Top: Flame Maple
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Swamp Ash
    Bridge: Hipshot Low Profile contoured 7 string fixed bridge
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Hipshot open gear locking with Knurled Barrel adjustment
    Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
    Neck Material: Wenge 3-piece with purple heart and maple laminates
    Decoration: Custom offset silver metal rings
    Scale Size: 26.5"
    Shape: Thin fast C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.765'' (19.4mm) - 12th Fret: 0.825'' (21mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Compensated
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Keith Merrow Custom Fishman Fluence (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 0
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Schecter Keith Merrow KM7 MK-III PRO
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Compensated Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot

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    ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
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    Playability 78
    Sound 79
    Build quality 79
    Value for money 69
    Overall Score 79

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    • Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (22 votes)
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 Horizon series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    • From ESP E-II's 2014 Horizon series
    • Made in Japan
    • 7 strings
    • 27"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • 3pc Maple neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Hipshot w/ String Thru bridge
    • Thin U Neck-Through neck
    • 24 XL Jumbo frets
    • Gotoh Locking tuners
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    ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot Specifications
    ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
    General
    Brand: ESP E-II
    Year: 2014
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 7
    Made in: Japan
    Series: Horizon
    Colors: Black, Purple
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Hipshot w/ String Thru
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Gotoh Locking
    Fretboard: Ebony
    Neck Material: 3pc Maple
    Decoration: Offset Blocks
    Scale Size: 27"
    Shape: Thin U
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.787'' (20mm) - 12th Fret: 0.866'' (22mm)
    Frets: 24 XL Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 48mm (1.89'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Pickup Mods: Multi-Voicing
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: Yes
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Multi-Voicing Pickups
    • Strap Lock
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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